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Sellaite and Paraiba Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.14-3.16
3.04-3.13
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010} and {110}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Sellaite and Paraiba Chemical Formula

While comparing Sellaite and Paraiba physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Sellaite and Paraiba chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sellaite- MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Sellaite and Paraiba Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sellaite and Paraiba Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sellaite and Paraiba Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sellaite is 3.04-3.13 whereas that of Paraiba is 3.04-3.13.